A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3710161 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3712045 epoch_slot_no: 18445 block_no: 3709988 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2020-01-31 04:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe216fd38272876c3c5bc6967cc844311ba651dca66230ff6d526981d78a30924Block Operator
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